Sunday, January 6, 2013

Instant Gratification!

I love a good dinner that you can have on the table hot and yummy fast!
Faster than take out.....way faster than pizza delivery!
This is super yummy!
It was kinda spicy though so if your family doesn't like spicy food cut back on the seasoning!
Next time I make this I am going to add in some steamed broccoli to the dish!
With cooked chicken from the freezer this was literally done in the time it takes to cook the pasta!

10 oz Penne pasta cooked and drained
2 bags cooked chicken cubes (thawed)
2-4 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp minced garlic
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 Tbsp butter
3 cups heavy cream
1/2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped Roma tomatoes
4 Tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese
Put all the chicken into 1 bag and sprinkle on the Cajun seasoning (it's kind of spicy so if your family can't take the heat use the lesser amount) shake it up. In a large saute pan heat olive oil and butter. Add the seasoned chicken. Cook until chicken becomes brown and the seasoning is dark and smoky. Add the garlic and then pour in the heavy cream. Add the lemon pepper. Season with salt and pepper (to taste, the measurement is just a guess). Lower heat to low and sprinkle in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese a little at a time stirring until the cheese melts and sauce begins to thicken. Let it simmer and reduce until the sauce is thickened to your liking. To serve divide Penne into 4 large bowls. Top with chicken/sauce mixture. Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp cheese and tomatoes.


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